The Milky Way
Captured with a Sony NEX-6
16mm f/2.8 at f/4
ISO 3200
25s
I just wanted to share my very FIRST Milky Way shot. I have always wanted to get this shot, but have always lived in the big city. I watched Melissa Wu's course on KelbyONE training. To assist, I used an app called "Star Walk" to help find when and where the Milky way would be. Using a wide, fast lens, along with an 'UltraPod' mini tripod, my first attempt was much easier than I thought it would be.
Things to consider:
- Light Pollution. This will probably be the number one thing that will stop you from getting a great shot. The spill from the lights that you see are about 8 miles way.
- Focus points. The hard thing about focusing on stars, are getting them to a point that makes them in focus. What I did, was find one of those lights on the hill and focused on it.
- Air temperature. NO, the temperature wont really affect your shooting, but if its too cold, you may be really uncomfortable.
- Time and location of the Milky Way. Be aware of the Milky way is and at what time of night the Milky way will be rising and setting.
- The Moon. The more full the moon is, the less stars you will see.
Do you have a great shot of the stars? Post in the comments, I would love to see!
LD